Acknowledging the One True G-d

Rav Kook described the incident with Naaman and the Prophet Elisha, as an indication of what the ultimate future will be for the entire world.

The story mentioned in the Book of Kings, described the many miracles performed by Elisha. When the great army general, Naaman, was stricken with leprosy, he was advised to visit “the man of G-d “ for a cure. Reluctantly, the Gentile idol worshipper asked Elisha for assistance.

He was offended when Elisha would not see him, but simply told him to immerse himself seven times in the waters of the Jordan River. He was in deep distress because of the leprosy, so had no choice but to follow Elisha’s advice.

When he was cured, he openly acknowledged the truth of the G-d of Israel, and vowed that he would never again worship foreign gods.

This is what Rav Kook foresaw as happening in the future. When the Hand of G-d is openly revealed, the world will acknowledge the One true G-d of Israel. Clearly, we are living in such miraculous times. The emergence of the State of Israel is a huge miracle in itself. But the events of the last two years, and most recently, “the twelve day war,” are clear proofs that Hashem is protecting His people Israel. Like Naaman, all will admit and come to embrace the G-d of Israel.